Carrying Two Kayaks on 2018 Chevy Colorado That is Towing a Trailer
Question:
I wish to pull my RV which weighs about 4500 lbs with my truck..I also wish to use an dual receiver extension to be able on the top to install a Thule back rack so I can mount two 50lbs kayaks...one end of kayak will sit on back rack going into top receiver and front of kayaks will rest on a thule roof rack on the roof of the cab....yes I know you have a sliding ladder system but this is a cheaper alternative....suggestions?
asked by: Chris W
Expert Reply:
While I like that you're thinking of alternatives, what you are proposing is not going to work because a dual hitch extension such as the MaxxTow # MT70066 will reduce the capacity of your 2018 Chevy Colorado's hitch by half - including the tongue weight.
I am unsure of the exact roof rack you have on your '18 Colorado but you may be able to put a kayak carrier directly on the roof if your crossbar spread is enough. For example, the Thule's The Stacker # TH830 if the crossbars on your Colorado are at least 24" and your kayaks are no more than 10 feet long.
Another good option would be to add a non-sliding ladder rack to your Colorado that would be a relatively inexpensive alternative, the Erickson # EM07706, and then add pads such as the Rhino-Rack # RRRWP05.
I've added links to video revies of these parts for you to check out as well.
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Erickson Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Load Stops - Steel - 800 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work
- Steel
- Fixed Height
- 800 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Erickson
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MaxxTow Ball Mount w/ 2" Accessory Receiver - 2" Hitches - 2-1/4" Drop - 5,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 5000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Built-In Dual Hitch
- Long Shank
- MaxxTow
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Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Pads w/ Tie-Downs for Crossbars - Universal - 33-1/2" Long - Qty 2
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Surfboard
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Crossbar Pads
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Side Loading
- Hook-and-Loop Mount
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Thule Stacker Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
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